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Oct 3
山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka] - Silent Hill 2
山岡晃 [Akira Yamaoka]
Silent Hill 2
90
critic score
(1)
91
user score
(629)
Jul 18
久石譲 [Joe Hisaishi] - 千と千尋の神隠し (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi)
久石譲 [Joe Hisaishi]
千と千尋の神隠し (Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi)
80
critic score
(1)
86
user score
(199)
Oct 22
Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra - Born into Trouble as the Sparks Fly Upward
The Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra & Tra-La-La Band
Born into Trouble as the Sparks Fly Upward
82
critic score
(5)
82
user score
(154)
Nov 6
Yann Tiersen - Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
Yann Tiersen
Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
80
critic score
(1)
86
user score
(90)
Nov 20
Howard Shore - Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Howard Shore
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
90
critic score
(1)
90
user score
(50)
Oct 30
John Williams - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
John Williams
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
80
critic score
(1)
81
user score
(41)
Aug 1
Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy X: Original Soundtrack
Nobuo Uematsu
Final Fantasy X: Original Soundtrack
70
critic score
(1)
86
user score
(25)
Oct 23
Randy Newman - Monsters, Inc.
Randy Newman
Monsters, Inc.
60
critic score
(1)
76
user score
(23)
Mar 20
Concentus Musicus Wien & Nikolaus Harnoncourt - Bach: Matthäus-Passion
Concentus Musicus Wien & Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Bach: Matthäus-Passion
78
user score
(22)
Oct 2
Billy Joel - Fantasies & Delusions
Billy Joel
Fantasies & Delusions
55
critic score
(2)
59
user score
(17)
2001
Vig Mihály - Filmzenék Tarr Béla filmjeihez
Vig Mihály
Filmzenék Tarr Béla filmjeihez
86
user score
(8)
2001
Bang On A Can - Terry Riley: In C
Bang On A Can
Terry Riley: In C
91
user score
(7)
2001
Klangforum Wien / Hans Zender - Giacinto Scelsi: Streichquartett Nr. 4; Elohim; Duo; Anagamin; Maknongan; Natura renovatur
Klangforum Wien / Hans Zender
Giacinto Scelsi: Streichquartett Nr. 4; Elohim; Duo; Anagamin; Maknongan; Natura renovatur
79
user score
(7)
2001
Le Poème Harmonique / Vincent Dumestre - Emilio De' Cavalieri: Lamentations
Le Poème Harmonique / Vincent Dumestre
Emilio De' Cavalieri: Lamentations
77
user score
(7)
Apr 23
Quartetto Italiano - The Late String Quartets
Quartetto Italiano
The Late String Quartets
88
user score
(6)
Nov 25
World's End Girlfriend - farewell kingdom
World's End Girlfriend
farewell kingdom
76
user score
(6)
2001
Nobuo Uematsu - Final Fantasy IX: Piano Collections
Nobuo Uematsu
Final Fantasy IX: Piano Collections
85
user score
(5)
Nov 22
Yasushi Ishii - Hellsing Original Soundtrack-Raid
Yasushi Ishii
Hellsing Original Soundtrack-Raid
95
user score
(5)
2001
Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe / Sibylla Rubens / Andreas Scholl / Mark Padmore / Sebastian Noack / Michael Volle - J.S. Bach: Johannes-Passion
Collegium Vocale Gent / Philippe Herreweghe / Sibylla Rubens / Andreas Scholl / Mark Padmore / Sebastian Noack / Michael Volle
J.S. Bach: Johannes-Passion
77
user score
(4)
Jun 5
Juan Manuel Quintana / Céline Frisch - Sonates pour viole de gambe et clavecin
Juan Manuel Quintana / Céline Frisch
Sonates pour viole de gambe et clavecin
86
user score
(4)
2001
Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg / Arturo Tamayo - Iannis Xenakis: Orchestral Works, Vol. II
Orchestre Philharmonique Du Luxembourg / Arturo Tamayo
Iannis Xenakis: Orchestral Works, Vol. II
83
user score
(4)
May 21
Kraków Philharmonic Chorus / Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra / London Symphony Orchestra / - Orchestral Works
Kraków Philharmonic Chorus / Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra / London Symphony Orchestra /
Orchestral Works
89
user score
(4)
Feb 6
Hans Zimmer - Hannibal: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Hans Zimmer
Hannibal: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
60
critic score
(1)
74
user score
(4)
Oct 16
Kronos Quartet / Dominic Frasca / Alarm Will Sound / Ossia / Mika Yoshida - Triple Quartet
Kronos Quartet / Dominic Frasca / Alarm Will Sound / Ossia / Mika Yoshida
Triple Quartet
80
critic score
(1)
75
user score
(4)
Jun 19
Asko Ensemble / Schönberg Ensemble / Reinbert De Leeuw / Pierre-Laurent Aimard / Peter Masseurs - The Ligeti Project I: Melodien; Chamber Concerto; Piano Concerto; Mysteries of the Macabre
Asko Ensemble / Schönberg Ensemble / Reinbert De Leeuw / Pierre-Laurent Aimard / Peter Masseurs
The Ligeti Project I: Melodien; Chamber Concerto; Piano Concerto; Mysteries of the Macabre
78
user score
(4)
2001
Jean Pasquier / André Vacellier / Étienne Pasquier / Olivier Messiaen - Olivier Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps
Jean Pasquier / André Vacellier / Étienne Pasquier / Olivier Messiaen
Olivier Messiaen: Quatuor pour la fin du temps
73
user score
(4)
Nov 14
Ludovico Einaudi - I Giorni
Ludovico Einaudi
I Giorni
75
user score
(4)
Dec 4
Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell - Shrek
Harry Gregson-Williams & John Powell
Shrek
90
user score
(3)
2001
The Symphony Of Harmony And Invention / The Sixteen / Harry Christophers
Membra Jesu Nostri
81
user score
(2)
Jun 26
John Zorn - Songs From the Hermetic Theater
John Zorn
Songs From the Hermetic Theater
83
critic score
(2)
73
user score
(2)
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Apr 2
Emmanuel Pahud / Marie-Pierre Langlamet / Sabine Meyer / Berliner Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado - Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1, K. 313 - Flute and Harp Concerto, K. 299 & Clarinet Concerto, K. 622
Emmanuel Pahud / Marie-Pierre Langlamet / Sabine Meyer / Berliner Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado
Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1, K. 313 - Flute and Harp Concerto, K. 299 & Clarinet Concerto, K. 622
76
user score
(2)
2001
Kota Hoshino - Evergrace II
Kota Hoshino
Evergrace II
73
user score
(2)
2001
Pierre Hantaï - Le clavier bien tempéré, premier livre
Pierre Hantaï
Le clavier bien tempéré, premier livre
83
user score
(2)
May 21
Yuki Kajiura - Noir Original Soundtrack I
Yuki Kajiura
Noir Original Soundtrack I
78
user score
(2)
Apr 6
A. R. Rahman - Lagaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
A. R. Rahman
Lagaan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
60
critic score
(1)
88
user score
(2)
2001
James Horner - A Beautiful Mind (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
James Horner
A Beautiful Mind (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
90
user score
(2)
Jan 9
Cliff Martinez - Traffic
Cliff Martinez
Traffic
80
critic score
(1)
77
user score
(2)
2001
Various Artists - Helmut Lachenmann: Kontrakadenz; Klangschatten — mein Saitenspiel; Fassade
Various Artists
Helmut Lachenmann: Kontrakadenz; Klangschatten — mein Saitenspiel; Fassade
80
user score
(2)
2001
Orchestre National De France / Bernard Haitink / Anne Sofie Von Otter / Wolfgang Holzmair / Laurent Naouri - Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande
Orchestre National De France / Bernard Haitink / Anne Sofie Von Otter / Wolfgang Holzmair / Laurent Naouri
Debussy: Pelléas et Mélisande
81
user score
(2)
Jan 15
Alexander Ivashkin / Tatyana Lazareva - Complete Music for Cello and Piano
Alexander Ivashkin / Tatyana Lazareva
Complete Music for Cello and Piano
77
user score
(2)
Jun 19
Orchester Der Oper Zürich / Heinz Holliger / Juliane Banse / Cornelia Kallisch / Steve Davislim / Oliver Widmer / Werner Gröschel - Schneewittchen
Orchester Der Oper Zürich / Heinz Holliger / Juliane Banse / Cornelia Kallisch / Steve Davislim / Oliver Widmer / Werner Gröschel
Schneewittchen
79
user score
(2)
Oct 4
Cleveland Orchestra / Pierre Boulez / Mitsuko Uchida - Piano Concerto; Klavierstücke, Op. 11 & Op. 19 / Sonata, Op. 1 / Variations, Op. 27
Cleveland Orchestra / Pierre Boulez / Mitsuko Uchida
Piano Concerto; Klavierstücke, Op. 11 & Op. 19 / Sonata, Op. 1 / Variations, Op. 27
75
user score
(2)
Oct 9
Concerto Italiano / Rinaldo Alessandrini
Luca Marenzio: Madrigali
66
user score
(2)
Oct 9
London Symphony Orchestra / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Jascha Horenstein / Janet Baker - Mahler: Symphony No. 9; Kindertotenlieder
London Symphony Orchestra / Royal Scottish National Orchestra / Jascha Horenstein / Janet Baker
Mahler: Symphony No. 9; Kindertotenlieder
80
user score
(2)
2001
Hr-Sinfonieorchester / Arturo Tamayo / Markus Hinterhäuser - Morton Feldman: Piano and Orchestra; Palais de Mari; Piano
Hr-Sinfonieorchester / Arturo Tamayo / Markus Hinterhäuser
Morton Feldman: Piano and Orchestra; Palais de Mari; Piano
76
user score
(2)
2001
Le Concert Des Nations / Jordi Savall - J.S. Bach: Musikalisches Opfer
Le Concert Des Nations / Jordi Savall
J.S. Bach: Musikalisches Opfer
65
user score
(2)
2001
Trevor Pinnock / Rachel Podger - The Complete Sonatas for Violin and Obbligato Harpsichord
Trevor Pinnock / Rachel Podger
The Complete Sonatas for Violin and Obbligato Harpsichord
66
user score
(2)
May 22
Hans Zimmer - Pearl Harbor: Music From The Motion Picture
Hans Zimmer
Pearl Harbor: Music From The Motion Picture
50
critic score
(1)
70
user score
(2)
2001
Stéphane Ginsburgh - Last Pieces
Stéphane Ginsburgh
Last Pieces
80
critic score
(1)
81
user score
(1)
Mar
Mie Miki - Sonorities: Japanese Accordion Music
Mie Miki
Sonorities: Japanese Accordion Music
73
user score
(1)
Aug 28
Michael Kamen - Band Of Brothers
Michael Kamen
Band Of Brothers
90
user score
(1)
2001
Ives Ensemble - String Quartet (II)
Ives Ensemble
String Quartet (II)
98
critic score
(2)
70
user score
(1)
2001
Wiener Philharmoniker / Simon Rattle / Alfred Brendel - Beethoven: Piano Concertos No. 2 & No. 3
Wiener Philharmoniker / Simon Rattle / Alfred Brendel
Beethoven: Piano Concertos No. 2 & No. 3
50
user score
(1)
Jul 3
John Williams - A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
John Williams
A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
80
critic score
(1)
77
user score
(1)
2001
Clemens Merkel / Wolfgang Heiniger - Luigi Nono: La lontananza nostalgica utopica futura
Clemens Merkel / Wolfgang Heiniger
Luigi Nono: La lontananza nostalgica utopica futura
60
user score
(1)
2001
Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori & Paul Sebastien - Oni
Martin O'Donnell, Michael Salvatori & Paul Sebastien
Oni
58
user score
(1)
Jan 30
Alan Silvestri - Cast Away: The Films of Robert Zemeckis and the Music of Alan Silvestri
Alan Silvestri
Cast Away: The Films of Robert Zemeckis and the Music of Alan Silvestri
80
critic score
(1)
60
user score
(1)
May 1
Alan Silvestri - The Mummy Returns
Alan Silvestri
The Mummy Returns
60
critic score
(1)
70
user score
(1)
2001
Klangforum Wien / Sylvain Cambreling / Catherine Dubosc - Gérard Grisey: Quatre chants pour franchir le seuil
Klangforum Wien / Sylvain Cambreling / Catherine Dubosc
Gérard Grisey: Quatre chants pour franchir le seuil
74
user score
(1)
Jul 24
Danny Elfman - Planet of the Apes
Danny Elfman
Planet of the Apes
80
critic score
(1)
20
user score
(1)
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